More of us! http://linktr.ee/EastTexasOffGrid We kicked things up a notch by installing the rail system for our solar panels, mounting the first 10 panels on the roof, and installing 4 out of 6 windows! Apologies for the video quality; our main camera let us down, so we had to switch…

More of us! http://linktr.ee/EastTexasOffGrid We’d reached the point where the utility room was the next item in our critical path so we framed it, put the roof on and got most of the vapor barrier installed. Next weekend we’ll finish the vapor barrier, install a small piece of the wall…

More of us! http://linktr.ee/EastTexasOffGrid We realized we had a little bit of deflection in our TJI Joists so we jacked them up with a drywall jack and added extra support, then we took care of quite a few smaller tasks around the homestead. Affordable living in an off-grid lifestyle is…

More of us! http://linktr.ee/EastTexasOffGrid Here we installed the soffit and fascia, finally finished putting all the screws in the subfloor, and discovered an issue with the I-trusses that we’re going to have to fix next time out. Affordable living in an off-grid lifestyle is within reach, and we’re here to…

More of us! http://linktr.ee/EastTexasOffGrid This is the first of 2 videos we made for y’all this weekend! We got the metal roof installed on our cabin, took the protective plastic off the floor, Britt tried to twerk, and we made some funnies 😂 Affordable living in an off-grid lifestyle is…

More of us! http://linktr.ee/EastTexasOffGrid In this video we haul the JCI type trusses from Waco to the property for installation. The heat and humidity made it a brutal task, but we got it done and we are ready for the metal roof now! If you love this video, smash that…

More of us! http://linktr.ee/EastTexasOffGrid In this exciting DIY project, we take you step-by-step through the process of building I-Joists for our off-grid cabin. These homemade wood I-beams are not only cost-effective but also a sustainable solution for our homestead. Join us as we explore the essential techniques for constructing strong…

I (Steve) was solo this weekend so I worked on a TON of different stuff on the cabin build and around the homestead. I got the rest of the wall framing done, shredded a couple acres of overgrown brush, and buried the tank for the biogas digester! Here’s the Leatherman…

The folks at Siekon sent me a battery and asked me to give it an honest review. I thought, I’ve never heard of these guys and their prices are low – probably an unremarkable product. So I hooked this 12v 100AH battery to my 2000w inverter and fired up a…

This week we finished framing the rest of the exterior walls and we’re ready for roof joists and soon, a ROOF! Make sure you subscribe and turn on notifications so you can follow our full cabin build and the beginning of our homestead dream come true!